Local notes from Osfield area and Peoria connections
Readable items report river improvements near Osfield, church and civic calls, and social visits. Dr Zeller visits, Mrs Tanner in Peoria, Willis family returning from Greater NewArk, and Henry Martin’s funeral in Camdge. Local tradesmen shifts noted and Riverside Grange officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osfield
ey-Hosfield
Anna“Geneseo Republic
Arrivsre
Zeller
Tanner
Willis
Newark
Bureka
Masor Lenz
Lacon
Springfield
Andrew v Anderson
Lone—Tree
Lew County
Kansas
Riverside District Grange
Dllowlog
Folawe
O. H Bart
Overmar J
O. Winship
Mrat Aams
A. McKeon
F’. B. Smith
B. Vail
Merritt
Tillie-Quinn
John Shields
Spear
Wyoming
Post-Herald
Frank Dennis
Wm Payton
Payton
Peoria
Solomon York
Solomon York, At His Winter Quarters, On the Str
Peoris
Varna Bazaar Highlight and Local Social Notes
Deferred letters recall a Varna Bazaar showing and a week of social visits. Local weddings, receptions, and family travel fill the page as the W L C meets on December 28 with Christmas topics. Grange sessions, installations, and farmer invitations close the notice.
Seasonal notes from Steuben and Florid region column
A collected santa season item list notes Lucinda Tanquary and Alvin Gallop plans in Abingdon and Sparland. Turkey and chicken shipments to Chillicothe were reported with added sale notes and travel. Wm Odell’s sale went well though weather hindered, and the Moniers travel to California with improved health. Bethel Xmas tree program set for Dec 24 at 7 pm despite poor practice weather. Florid mentions trading trips, Rev Bickis to fill Presbyterian pulpit till April 1, and local farm retirements. Allen sale results and Hetrick stores bargain counter highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Walter Dagger
Harvey Larnes
Henry
John Garside
Rev Bickis
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Florid
David Moore
Princeton
Allen
A. Hetrick
Woman's Club hears Holland United States friendship talk
The Woman's Club met at Mrs Belle Potter's home with 32 members. President Mary Hildebrandt presided as readers and speakers discussed the Holland America bond, Pilgrim Fathers heritage, and the Dutch influence on American liberty and institutions. Adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs Laura A. Kline as art chair. social tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Potter
Pilgrim Fathers
Carrie Jones
Newngland
America
New England
Ife
Arcich
Plymouth Rock
Margaret N. White
Hemans
Holland
United States
Mary LU. Hildebrant
Firet
Emma McDonough
Hudson
Gow Dale
New Eingland
Belgium
Northwest
Mich
Soin
Gertrude Bickerman
Empire
Harriet Hunter
Evelyn B. Jones
Carrie Carpenter
Ida L. Jones
Laura A. Kline
Mas
Ipa A. Lzz
Christmas Preparations and Local Visits in Clear Creek
The note describes Christmas preparations in Clear Creek with sleigh ride talk and holiday plans. It mentions Harry Camery having five teeth extracted, Studiv in and family planning to spend holidays in Hennepin with relatives, Mrs Andrew Morse's illness, and a family gathering at O H Ransom's with turkey dinner and plans for oyster suppers next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek
Harry Camery
Hennepin
Andrew Morse
Wm Francis
Watley
Wilson
Vaca Conner
O. H. Ransom’s
O. H. Ransom
Ben Packingham
la Prairie Center
Plendid
Rheumatism Cure Promises Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts a remedy labeled Cure for rheumatism and Mystic 80 neuralgia claiming cure in 1 to 3 days. It describes quick action removing the cause and offering benefits at 75 cents. Sold by J H Powell druggists in Henry. 1n6m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J-H.&f
I Powell
Henry
Howling Success for Dr Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin
A historical notice reports strong sales of Dr Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin as a constipation remedy praised by druggists and the public. Trial and larger sizes are offered, with prices noted, as popularity grows. Visitors from Peoria and Pullman are mentioned, along with local illness and holiday travel boosting passenger cars.
Milo News Roundup Focuses on Local Folks and Festivities
Dora Barker is very ill with fever while Cady Capperrone, Bee Himmel, and Jessie Capperrone return home for the holidays. Wedding cards go out for Jos Kelso and Lottie Carroll of Putcom. Frank Thirkell had two teeth extracted in Bradford and feels better. Charley Austin’s anniversary party brings nine presents. A Christmas supper and games gather Misses Brown and friends from Chicago Princeton and near Liskilwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Dora Barker
Cady Capperrone
Mrs Strech
Bee’l Himmel
Jessie Capperrone
Jos Kelso
Lottie Carroll
Putcom
Frank Thirkell
Bradford
Esq—Sutherland
Hopkins
Charley Austin
Charley
Griswold
Misses Brown
Chicago
Princeton
Earthquakes Hit Smyrna and St John Area Minor
Several earthquakes strike Smyrna area in Asia Minor causing casualties. In Jamaica the sugar trade suffers as prices fall and business slows amid economic distress. An explosion of fire damp in Dortmund Prussia kills sixteen workers.
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Smyrna
Asia Minor
Connecticut Man Dies During Grace at Dinner Table
Bridgeport Connecticut December headline reports John W. Denham 60 died during prayer at a family Christmas dinner as he invoked blessing with children grandchildren and great grandchildren seated around the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Grace
Bridgeport
Conn
John W. Denham
Massacre of 800 Christians reported in Persian town
Cincinnati dispatch says Yakob Sargia received word that raiders from Koordestana slaughtered 800 inhabitants of a Persian Christian town near Balmas. Other items note depositor satisfaction over bank liquidation plans, a new pension order delaying increases, and a Pittsburgh toolmaker consolidation with a 2000- worker plant near Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Cincinnati
Yakob Sargia
Oramiah
Armenia
Koordestana
Balmas
Pittsburgh
United States
Charleron
American amateur standing broad jump record set in MC contest
Leroy Yakley of Syracuse jumped ten feet ten inches without weights to break the American amateur standing broad jump record in a Tuesday MC contest. The record surpassed by KG Behwauer at ten feet 9 3/4 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Leroy Yakley
Behwauer
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Maud Kennedy
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Nell Shields
Murphy
Grace Broaddus
Muale
K.of P. Hall
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A. B. Seelye Medicine. Co., Manufacturing Chemists
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D. Hay
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High Prairie
Little Alden Bulleyment
Chemulpo
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Chestnut Street Trust & Baving Fund Company
Bank and Trust Company
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William M. Singerly
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Evans
Pension Office
Stanton
Del
Wesley McBride
Lima
Selpsie
Hallie
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Ipublic Sale
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Daniel Betts
A. F. McVicker
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